Richard Dreyfuss Criticized for Offensive Rant at 'Jaws' Screening
Actor Richard Dreyfuss made comments at events in Portsmouth, NH, and Beverly, MA, that some attendees found offensive, prompting apologies and reviews of event protocols from the venues' executive directors. The remarks reportedly touched on sensitive topics such as women in film, the #MeToo movement, transgender youths, LGBTQ+ rights, and inclusivity efforts by the Academy Awards. Dreyfuss has not publicly addressed the controversy.